Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa spoke about his alleged links with the LTTE and refuted the claims that he had paid money to the now defunct terrorist organization.

Taking part in a special press conference in Colombo, the former President asked if he would have destroyed the LTTE in three years, if he had a friendship with the organization in 2005.

He said that LTTE destroyed all leaders who wanted to get closer to the organization.

Rajapaksa added that there is no secret about those who gave weapons and money to the LTTE in the past.